Here's a different perspective ...

Sadly, I know all to well the consequences of not being able to get the medical attention I need.

I regret that I simply cannot "go there" when it comes to invasive medical procedures of any kind.

I regret that it confuses and hurts my friends that don't understand why.

For me, it's rooted in long-term trauma and child abuse of a very violent and interpersonal nature.

It did not help that members of the medical community were friends of the family and complicit in helping to cover it up for my abusers.

The doctors that have tried to shame, berate, cajole and/or manipulate me into "going there" are anything but professional.

Furthermore, doctors are not gods and can EFF a body up through their own negligence and mistakes!

I'm still paying the price for a horrid life experience I never asked for and am doing the best I can.

If anyone wants to judge me for that, then that's their issue.

Like another poster stated above, it all boils down to acceptance - because we cannot force another human being to do our bidding!

Also, a little empathy and compassion never hurts.

People are already suffering enough!

Sincerely,
Pfrog!